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Over 50% of the world fears drinking water harm

A global study reveals that over half of the participants anticipate harm from drinking water within the next two years, highlighting significant concerns about water safety across diverse populations.

29 Aug 2024

Global study reveals widespread micronutrient deficiencies across all age groups

More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).

29 Aug 2024

Distinct waves of T cells generated by each dose of combination immunotherapy

A new tool for monitoring immune health patterns over time has revealed how a pair of checkpoint inhibitor therapies works together to recruit new cancer-fighting T cells with every infusion.

29 Aug 2024

Study finds diabetes linked to accelerated brain aging, but healthy habits can help

The study links diabetes to accelerated brain aging, highlighting lifestyle factors that could mitigate risks, especially for males with cardiometabolic issues.

29 Aug 2024

Routine lipoprotein(a) testing recommended for all adults

Heart experts say that everyone should have their levels of lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a) measured routinely at least once in life, following research from one of the most populous EU countries, Poland, that shows how common high levels of Lp(a) are in the general population.

29 Aug 2024

Electrophysiological analysis of brain network for augmented recognition of driving distractions

A research paper by scientists at Beijing Jiaotong University proposed an electrophysiological analysis-based brain network method for the augmented recognition of diﬀerent types of distractions during driving.

29 Aug 2024

Extreme heat puts children's health at risk, urging action on adaptation measures

Study highlights the severe health risks extreme heat poses to children, including increased preterm births, low birth weight, and respiratory issues, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It emphasizes the need for adaptation measures to safeguard children's health in a warming world.

28 Aug 2024

Study reveals misconceptions among professionals assessing dyslexia

Misconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty, according to a new study which calls for evidence-based standardized assessment procedures.

28 Aug 2024

Researchers identify key cellular interactions driving Alzheimer's and aging

An analysis of more than 1.6 million brain cells from older adults has captured the cellular changes that occur in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, potentially revealing new routes for preventing the most common cause of dementia in older individuals.

28 Aug 2024

Kidney donors' mortality risk drops significantly over the past decade

The risk of death for people who donate a kidney for transplantation - already small a decade ago - has dropped by more than half since then, a new study shows.

28 Aug 2024

Alleviating anxiety: The role of music education in schools

Study uses FAHP and Fuzzy TOPSIS to evaluate music education strategies for reducing anxiety and depression in students, identifying music appreciation and self-care as the most effective interventions.

28 Aug 2024

Study reveals challenges and risks for women using anabolic-androgenic steroids

A new study published in Drug and Alcohol Review has revealed critical insights into the challenges and risks faced by women who use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS).

28 Aug 2024

TCT 2024 to feature latest advances in interventional cardiovascular medicine

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation is pleased to announce the late-breaking clinical trials and science to be featured at TCT 2024.

28 Aug 2024

Pain emerges as dominant symptom in long Covid, UCL study reveals

Pain may be the most prevalent and severe symptom reported by individuals with long Covid, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

28 Aug 2024

Study reveals increasing influence of non-cognitive skills on academic achievement from childhood to adolescence

The study highlights the genetic basis of non-cognitive skills and their impact on academic performance, suggesting strategies for educational improvement.

28 Aug 2024

High ultra-processed food consumption tied to rising BMI and fat mass in young children

Research reveals a connection between ultra-processed food consumption and obesity in Chilean preschoolers.

28 Aug 2024

Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment

Woman with opioid use disorder and who are also involved with the criminal legal system face unique challenges and stigmas that may keep them from seeking substance use treatment and harm reduction tools that could prevent overdose deaths, according to new research led by a team from Penn State.

28 Aug 2024

$120 million gift boosts UCLA’s efforts in immunotherapy and innovation

UCLA has received a $120 million commitment from surgeon, inventor and philanthropist Dr. Gary Michelson and his wife, Alya, to kick-start the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, an innovative public-private partnership aimed at spurring breakthrough discoveries that prevent and cure diseases and catalyze economic growth and innovation in Los Angeles.

27 Aug 2024

University of Arizona nursing program receives $1.6 million to support indigenous students

Indigenous students pursuing nursing careers at the University of Arizona College of Nursing will benefit from additional financial support thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service.

27 Aug 2024

Healthcare workers unprepared for mpox outbreak due to knowledge gaps and vaccine inequity

Research highlights significant gaps in healthcare workers' knowledge of mpox during the 2022-2023 outbreaks, emphasizing the need for better global preparedness and equitable vaccine access.

27 Aug 2024

Education News and Research

Over 50% of the world fears drinking water harm

Global study reveals widespread micronutrient deficiencies across all age groups

Distinct waves of T cells generated by each dose of combination immunotherapy

Study finds diabetes linked to accelerated brain aging, but healthy habits can help

Routine lipoprotein(a) testing recommended for all adults

Electrophysiological analysis of brain network for augmented recognition of driving distractions

Extreme heat puts children's health at risk, urging action on adaptation measures

Study reveals misconceptions among professionals assessing dyslexia

Researchers identify key cellular interactions driving Alzheimer's and aging

Kidney donors' mortality risk drops significantly over the past decade

Alleviating anxiety: The role of music education in schools

Study reveals challenges and risks for women using anabolic-androgenic steroids

TCT 2024 to feature latest advances in interventional cardiovascular medicine

Pain emerges as dominant symptom in long Covid, UCL study reveals

Study reveals increasing influence of non-cognitive skills on academic achievement from childhood to adolescence

High ultra-processed food consumption tied to rising BMI and fat mass in young children

Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment

$120 million gift boosts UCLA’s efforts in immunotherapy and innovation

University of Arizona nursing program receives $1.6 million to support indigenous students

Healthcare workers unprepared for mpox outbreak due to knowledge gaps and vaccine inequity

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